The Business Insider | Turkey plays growing political role in Middle East Fox News AP ISTANBUL, Turkey – As Egypt erupted a few weeks ago, one fellow Muslim country insistently urged President Hosni Mubarak to respond to popular demands. That country was Turkey. The call was a sign of Turkey's growing confidence and stature in the ... Turkey plays growing political role in Middle East Middle East unrest: Turkey is the new regional power to reckon with Mubarak ouster could strengthen Turkey's hand |
Washington Post | Turkey Jails 3 Journalists in Coup Investigation New York Times ISTANBUL — Three journalists from a Web site critical of the government were jailed and charged on Friday as part of an investigation into accusations that the military plotted to overthrow Turkey's pro-Islamic government in 2003. ... U.S., Turkey Row Over Press Freedom Turkey jails 3 journalists on coup allegation Turkey Jails 3 Journalists for Plotting Against Government |
Kansas City Star | Taurasi Ponders Bungled Test, Future Hartford Courant 13 game in Turkey. The urine sample was split into two samples. After the first tested positive, she was suspended. After the second sample also tested positive, she was released by Fenerbahce, with whom she was playing her first season. ... From Turkey With Love, Vindication For Diana Taurasi Fenerbahce to sue lab for Taurasi doping report ” -- Diana Taurasi |
Gulf Times | Turkish journalist arrested. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey under fire Examiner.com Comments made by the new US Ambassador to Turkey Francis Ricciardone drew fire from members of Turkey's ruling Islamist party the AKP. Ricciardone said the US hopes that Turkey will respect the right to free speech and independence of the judiciary. ... Thousands protest Turkish arrests of army officers A Muslim democracy in action Turks are dissatisfied with the US Ambassador |
Hurriyet Daily News | Ageas Enters Turkey With Acquisition Of Aksigorta Stake Wall Street Journal BT) said Friday it is buying a stake in Turkey's Aksigorta AS (AKGRT.IS), joining a growing group of insurance companies that are seeking to benefit from strong growth prospects in emerging markets. Ageas, the remnant of former financial-services giant ... Ageas teams up with Sabanci to target Turkey Ageas to enter Turkish non-life insurance market Ageas partners with Aksigorta to tap a dynamic market |
Today's Zaman | Gül's Iran visit shows Turkey's limits in push for democracy Today's Zaman Turkish President Abdullah Gül had talks with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties between Turkey and Iran. Turkey was definitely caught off guard during the ongoing wave of protests sweeping the Arab world ... Supporting Egypt's opposition, but Iran's government |
www.worldbulletin.net | Turkey determined to have 3 nuclear power plants by 2023 Sunday's Zaman Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yıldız on Friday said Turkey will have three functioning nuclear power plants by 2023. Yıldız was speaking at a press conference convened to discuss developments concerning the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, ... Electricity trade between Turkey and Georgia to reach 1000 MW Turkey Hopes To Operate Two-Three Nuke Plants By 2023 Turkey and Georgia sign protocol to construct three hydroelectric power plants |
Today's Zaman | Looking back at 2001 crisis best way to see Turkey's economic miracle Today's Zaman Considering today's circumstances, there is very little reason for one in Turkey to look back and try to remember the economic turbulence the country plunged deep into at the beginning of this millennium. Yet, any analysis of the present Turkish ... Black Wednesday outcome of political instability |
Akbank, Dogan Yayin, Sabanci: Turkey Equity Market Preview Bloomberg The following stocks may be active in Turkey. Symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last close. Turkey's benchmark ISE National 100 index rose for a third day, gaining 611.38, or 0.9 percent, ... Akbank Chief Backs Turkey's Reserve Requirements Dogan Yayin wins tax fine appeal for $430 million-UPDATE 1 |
Times LIVE | A tiny Turkey taster Times LIVE Outside, the sun is rising over a large body of water, which, having never been to Turkey before, I assume to be the famous Bosphorus but is actually the Sea of Marmara. Figuring out which bit of water is where in Istanbul will become an obsession over ... 'I sang in the middle of the flea market in Turkey' |